Samantha Rose

Samantha Rose

Samantha was a successful freelance journalist who worked with international news organisations before joining Thaiger. With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from London, her global perspective on news and current affairs is influenced by her days in the UK, Singapore, and across Thailand. She now covers general stories related to Thailand.
  • China NewsHusband evicts wife after uncovering secret meetings with ex in China

    Husband evicts wife after uncovering secret meetings with ex in China

    A man in China, frustrated with his wife’s secret rendezvous with her ex-husband, evicted her from their home. The wife’s secret meetings were discovered when she joined her ex-husband on a trip under the guise of a get-together with friends. The couple’s life together was typical until the wife’s secret meetings were exposed. She had been married before, and her…

  • World NewsJapanese parents use ‘Boss’ t-shirts to humorously challenge daughter’s suitor

    Japanese parents use ‘Boss’ t-shirts to humorously challenge daughter’s suitor

    A viral image making its rounds among Japanese Internet users showcases a couple clad in dark t-shirts adorned with unique phrases. When translated from Japanese, these phrases read “Final Boss” and “Mid-Level Boss,” exuding a strong presence. The story behind this image is truly heartwarming. The individual who shared this image revealed that the couple in the photograph is, in…

  • China NewsYunnan man’s ‘pork belly’ rock discovery could fetch millions of baht

    Yunnan man’s ‘pork belly’ rock discovery could fetch millions of baht

    The ancient hobby of collecting precious gems in China has evolved into a modern treasure hunt, where anyone with a good fortune can find items of value and potentially become overnight millionaires. This was the case for an elderly man from Yunnan province who, while gathering firewood and hunting in the mountains, stumbled upon an unusual rock. Distinctly different from…

  • Thailand NewsCluck-up chronicles: Novice cook’s chicken catastrophe roasts online

    Cluck-up chronicles: Novice cook’s chicken catastrophe roasts online

    A social media post featuring a novice cook’s disastrous attempt at grilling chicken sparked hilarity among a group of homemakers. Despite following an online recipe, the result was far from successful, highlighting that not everyone possesses the culinary skills or magic touch to achieve a successful outcome in the kitchen. The post’s owner revealed that this was their first attempt…

  • World NewsBride shocked post-wedding by husband’s secret 3cm penis size

    Bride shocked post-wedding by husband’s secret 3cm penis size

    An anonymous bride expressed her frustration on the Reddit platform under the thread title: “Husband, 32 years old, told me to wait until we got married to have sex, leaving me, at 27 years old, very confused and surprised to discover his little brother’s small size during our honeymoon.” She had been in a relationship with her boyfriend for six…

  • World NewsBartender’s ‘scratch’-of-luck: 20-dollar tip turns into lottery ticket jackpot

    Bartender’s ‘scratch’-of-luck: 20-dollar tip turns into lottery ticket jackpot

    A bartender in California, USA, had a significant windfall after a customer tipped her with a lottery ticket worth approximately 20 dollars (730 baht), which turned out to be a grand prize winner. The lottery ticket was a scratchcard, a type that requires scratching off a silver coating to reveal potential prizes. According to a post on the international forum…

  • China NewsMan divorces wife over iPhone 15 Pro Max purchase for father

    Man divorces wife over iPhone 15 Pro Max purchase for father

    A family feud has been ignited by the latest model of a smartphone, the iPhone 15 Pro Max. A Chinese man’s decision to purchase a new model for his father before his wife led to a marital dispute that culminated in his filing for divorce. The man explained in a social media post that his father is very frugal and…

  • World NewsItalian mafia boss Matteo Denaro dies aged 61 after cancer battle

    Italian mafia boss Matteo Denaro dies aged 61 after cancer battle

    Matteo Messina Denaro, a leading mafia figure in Italy who was apprehended in January, has succumbed to cancer at the age of 61. Denaro, who had been diagnosed with colon cancer at the time of his arrest, had evaded capture for 30 years and was later found guilty. His condition had deteriorated over recent weeks, necessitating his transfer from a…

  • Thailand NewsWeather forecast: Storm to bring heavy rain across Thailand

    Weather forecast: Storm to bring heavy rain across Thailand

    Today’s weather shows a fading yet still potent storm set to pass through northern Thailand with heavy rains anticipated between September 26 and 29. The Department of Meteorology announced the weakening of the pressure system at 1am today. The storm, formerly known as “Depression,” has diminished into a strong low-pressure system near the city of Danang in Vietnam. This system…

  • Thailand NewsMonitor lizards’ amorous display in hospital car park sparks lottery number frenzy

    Monitor lizards’ amorous display in hospital car park sparks lottery number frenzy

    A video clip of two large monitor lizards embracing each other in a hospital parking lot, before scurrying under a hospital bed, has been shared on Facebook by Bunthanya Wachirawongsarak. The clip was filmed while Bunthanya was waiting for her car insurance to be processed. The sight of the lizards in a loving embrace seemed so unusual and cute that…

  • World News92 year old granny’s electric rice cooker mishap: A side-splitting dinner delight

    92 year old granny’s electric rice cooker mishap: A side-splitting dinner delight

    A humorous incident recently unfolded in a Chinese household, involving a 92 year old grandmother’s attempt to cook rice using a modern electric rice cooker. The result: a burnt cooker with the rice still uncooked left the entire family in fits of laughter, making for an unusual culinary experience. The incident was documented and shared on a TikTok account. The…

  • Thailand NewsHit and run in Samut Prakan leaves young man dead

    Hit and run in Samut Prakan leaves young man dead

    A tragic car accident took the life of a 20 year old man while crossing a road in Samut Prakan province today, around 2.30am. The hit-and-run incident, reported by police captain Somai Charoenraj, an inquiry officer at Bang Pu Police Station, occurred on Praeksa Road near The Moon restaurant in Praeksa Subdistrict, Mueang District. On arrival at the scene, the…

  • Thailand NewsCar accident: Two killed in high-speed collision at Sakon Nakhon temple

    Car accident: Two killed in high-speed collision at Sakon Nakhon temple

    A tragic car accident took place, resulting in two fatalities, including a mother who held her ten month old son firmly in her arms until her last breath. The incident, which left many heartbroken, occurred at Phra Phutthabat Namthip Temple, Phu Phan district, Sakon Nakhon province. A Facebook page, named Wat Phra Phutthabat Namthip, Phu Phan, and n Nakhon, posted…

  • World NewsUgly frog figure on Antiques Roadshow revealed as valuable 18th century Scottish pottery

    Ugly frog figure on Antiques Roadshow revealed as valuable 18th century Scottish pottery

    A peculiar three-legged frog figure, initially deemed unattractive by a couple, turned out to be a valuable 18th-century piece of Scottish pottery in a recent episode of the popular BBC TV show, Antiques Roadshow. The episode, which featured the historical Brodie Castle in Morayshire, Scotland, left viewers astonished as the true value of the ugly frog was uncovered. The couple presented…

  • World NewsArt Deco hairclip shocks owner with 880,000 baht valuation on Antiques Roadshow

    Art Deco hairclip shocks owner with 880,000 baht valuation on Antiques Roadshow

    A vintage hairclip, nearly discarded multiple times, stunned its owner when it was valued at a whopping 20,000 pounds on the popular TV show Antiques Roadshow. The show, which is aired by the BBC, features experts travelling across the United Kingdom to examine and appraise antiques brought by locals. Antiques Roadshow, which began operations in 1979, has evaluated millions of…

  • Thailand NewsHenna tattoo horror: Thai woman’s ordeal serves as an allergy warning

    Henna tattoo horror: Thai woman’s ordeal serves as an allergy warning

    A devastating experience with a budget henna tattoo has been shared by a woman on social media who ended up with severe blisters and itching, leaving a scar. The TikTok user @Iamseasons posted a video today detailing her ordeal with the cheap henna tattoo that turned into a nightmare. “I advise you not to follow suit, it’s not about the…

  • World NewsSweet solution: Honey rushed to rescue as child swallows button battery

    Sweet solution: Honey rushed to rescue as child swallows button battery

    Parents have been warned to be alert after a seven year old child accidentally swallowed a button battery, prompting doctors to advise a dose of honey on the way to the hospital to save his life. Children are naturally curious and often put objects in their mouths, leading to accidental ingestion of hazardous items like button batteries. Fortunately, timely surgical…

  • China NewsNannygate: Chinese wife unveils husband’s secret affair

    Nannygate: Chinese wife unveils husband’s secret affair

    A Chinese woman was left in dismay after finding her husband in bed with their nanny, exposing a long-term clandestine affair. The story, shared on the Sohu website, has since caught public attention. The wife, named Lin, initially met her husband through a matchmaking service. The husband, a prosperous businessman, possessed a handsome demeanour and was of the same age,…

  • Crime NewsPowder puff surprise: Methamphetamine-filled makeup case shocks salon in northeast Thailand

    Powder puff surprise: Methamphetamine-filled makeup case shocks salon in northeast Thailand

    An intriguing incident took place yesterday in a beauty salon located in Thammasat Alley, Udon Thani province when an unknown woman handed over a powder case to a 52 year old woman. Astonishingly, the powder case turned out to be stuffed with 30 methamphetamine pills. Stunned by the discovery, the receiver of the powder case, Patsakorn, immediately reported it to the…

  • Thailand NewsArresting attention: Handsome traffic officer’s viral photo drives social media frenzy in Thailand

    Arresting attention: Handsome traffic officer’s viral photo drives social media frenzy in Thailand

    A traffic officer’s photograph from the Facebook page of Phitsanulok City Police Station Traffic Department has gone viral, attributing its popularity to the officer’s good looks. The post, which was accompanied by a message encouraging safe driving and compliance with traffic laws, attracted numerous comments, especially from women expressing a desire to be arrested. The flurry of queries about the…

  • World NewsLost love: Roadside reunion with sex doll ‘ex’ leaves Taiwan buzzing

    Lost love: Roadside reunion with sex doll ‘ex’ leaves Taiwan buzzing

    An intriguing incident recently created a stir on Taiwanese social media, following the discovery of an abandoned ex-girlfriend on a roadside. This ex-girlfriend, a heavily used worn-out sex doll, was wrapped in a white cloth and left on the roadside grass, sparking sympathy and astonishment among netizens. The peculiar event was shared on the public Facebook group, the Taiwanese public…

  • World NewsFlaming love: Pre-wedding photoshoot sparks wildfire, shuts down Indonesian park (video)

    Flaming love: Pre-wedding photoshoot sparks wildfire, shuts down Indonesian park (video)

    A pre-wedding photoshoot gone awry in Indonesia’s Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park caused a substantial wildfire, forcing the temporary closure of the popular tourist site. The fire, which spread over 312 acres, was sparked by a flare used in the photoshoot. National park officials revealed that the fire was ignited by a flare shot during a pre-wedding photoshoot of a…

  • Thailand NewsMind the gap! Bangkok BTS Skytrain startles passengers with open-door drama

    Mind the gap! Bangkok BTS Skytrain startles passengers with open-door drama

    A video clip of a Bangkok BTS Skytrain running with one of its doors wide open left passengers and netizens shocked. The footage, which quickly spread around the world online, was captured on a BTS Skytrain in Thailand. A TikTok user, under the account @star111042, shared the video, warning others not to stand or lean against the doors. The video…

  • Thailand NewsViral TikTok video: Thai woman’s online date ends in surprising twist in South Thailand (video)

    Viral TikTok video: Thai woman’s online date ends in surprising twist in South Thailand (video)

    A TikTok user @rof..2541 posted a video about an online date that instantly went viral, featuring a young woman from Hat Yai in South Thailand. The video recounts her experience of meeting a man she chatted with online, which ended in an unexpected twist. In the video, Som holds up a picture she had previously sent to the man, who…

  • Thailand NewsPython’s lucky twist: Flood refugee brings double lottery fortune (video)

    Python’s lucky twist: Flood refugee brings double lottery fortune (video)

    A large python seeking refuge from flooding became a source of lottery luck for a homeowner, according to a recent TikTok video by user @iidonuz. The snake, whenever it appeared, was said to coincide with the homeowner’s house number winning the lottery, with two consecutive wins last time. The video featured the large python crawling on the house’s roof and…

  • Thailand NewsMonk’s resurrection: Revered Luang Pu Khek’s remains restored after fiery ordeal, followers seek lottery blessings

    Monk’s resurrection: Revered Luang Pu Khek’s remains restored after fiery ordeal, followers seek lottery blessings

    The skeletal remains of revered monk Luang Pu Khek, an esteemed figure in the city of Phitsanulok, have been fully restored and returned to their original state after a devastating fire destroyed his glass coffin. This follows a call to his devotees, and those who hold faith in him, to participate in a procession and try their luck at guessing…

  • Thailand NewsLottery luck spooks home builder: Superstitious stir at mysterious milestone

    Lottery luck spooks home builder: Superstitious stir at mysterious milestone

    A lottery win has stirred unease among a landowner and the local community, as they prepare to develop a plot of land into a new home. A photo shared on Facebook depicted a conspicuous sign that read, “Please be aware, you can come and pray but do not leave garlands or offerings here. The owner of this plot is about…

  • Crime NewsInfant murders uncovered: Polish father and daughter charged

    Infant murders uncovered: Polish father and daughter charged

    Polish police have charged a Polish father and his daughter with murder and incest following the discovery of three newborn infants’ corpses in their home in the village of Cherniki, northern Poland. Local police unearthed the first two infants’ bodies in a black bag buried near the house on Friday, before finding a third decomposing corpse on Saturday. The infant…

  • China NewsWoman offers body as payment for long-distance ride, sparks debate on ethical boundaries

    Woman offers body as payment for long-distance ride, sparks debate on ethical boundaries

    A shocking incident occurred when a female customer attempted to pay for her ride-hailing service through an app with her body, even offering her friend’s company as an option for the driver. This peculiar negotiation was shared on Mirror Media, a Chinese social media website, sparking widespread commentary on ethical boundaries. The woman requested a long-distance journey from Guangzhou, Guangdong…